Germany Schengen Visa photo

Germany Schengen visa photo from your phone, checked first

One recent 35 × 45 mm biometric photo, as German missions in the U.S. ask. Two on every 4×6 print sheet, checked before you pay.

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$9.99, paid only once your photo passes.

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What is the photo for?

Tap one and your camera opens. You pay only once your photo passes.

4 × 6 in print sheet · two 35 × 45 mm photos

What you get for $9.99

  1. A photo file for online formsA 413×531 JPEG of the same 35 × 45 mm photo, in case you need a digital copy.
  2. A 4×6 print sheetTwo 35×45 mm photos. Print it at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart and cut along the lines.

How it works

  1. 1. Open your cameraFit your head in the oval. No app to install.
  2. 2. We check it liveSize, pose, eyes, light and background are checked while you look at the screen. The photo is taken when everything passes.
  3. 3. Download or printPay $9.99 and get the digital file plus a 4×6 print sheet, straight away.

Germany Schengen Visa photo requirements

head32–36 mm 35 mm × 45 mm PASSED
  • Size35 × 45 mm, one recent biometric passport photo
  • Head sizeFace 70% to 80% of the photo height (about 32 to 36 mm)
  • BackgroundPlain, one color, no shadows
  • ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open and visible
  • Age of photoRecent
  • Our checkHead 32 to 36 mm, background, light and expression, on a white background

Sources: Schengen visa checklist (German Missions in the United States, read October 31, 2026); Photo sample board: biometric photos (German Missions, March 18, 2025, read October 31, 2026). Official rules can change; check them before you apply.

All rules in one list: U.S. passport photo requirements.

Questions

What are the Germany visa photo requirements?

The German missions' checklist asks for one recent biometric passport photo, 35 × 45 mm. Their photo board says the face takes up 70% to 80% of the photo height, on a plain one-color background without shadows, with a neutral expression and your eyes open.

What size is a Schengen visa photo?

35 × 45 mm (about 1.4 × 1.8 inches). It is taller than it is wide, so a 2 × 2 U.S. passport photo is the wrong size. Our 4×6 print sheet has two 35 × 45 mm photos.

How big should my head be?

The face, from chin to the top of the head, takes up 70% to 80% of the height: about 32 to 36 mm on a 45 mm photo. Our check asks for exactly that.

Can I print it at CVS or Walgreens?

Yes. Order the 4×6 sheet as a normal 4×6 print and choose "actual size", then cut out one 35 × 45 mm photo along the lines.

Is it the same photo for other Schengen countries?

Most Schengen countries ask for the same 35 × 45 mm biometric photo, but check the checklist of the country you apply to. This page follows the German missions' rules.

Do you edit or retouch my photo?

No. The U.S. Department of State says not to change your photo using computer software, phone apps or filters. We only check your photo and crop it to the official size. We never smooth skin, change the background or alter your face.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Your photo is checked and prepared on your own phone or computer. It is never uploaded to our servers.

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